{"title":"Cost-effective high-reliability power-conditioning system used for grid integration of variable-speed wind turbine","authors":"K. Nishida, T. Ahmed, S. Mekhilef, M. Nakaoka","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687563","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents the development of a simple, high reliable and cost-effective wind power grid integration system which consists of a wind turbine emulator and an 1.5 kW Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (IPMSG) with a power electronic interface for grid integration of a variable-speed wind turbine. The wind turbine emulator is realized by using an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) interfaced a high performance 2.1 kW inverter with torque control. Wind speed can simply be measured from the rectified output voltage of the generator-side 12 pulse diode rectifier to realize the developed algorithm of controlling the active current of the grid-side inverter for maximizing the output power of the wind turbine. The grid-side inverter is connected to the grid via an Inductor-Capacitor-Inductor (LCL) filter and the proposed control strategy for the grid-side inverter provides the highest capabilities of attenuating switching frequency components and damping the resonance. The developed algorithms of both finite-time settling grid integrated current control and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control are implemented by a low-cost, high-performance digital signal processing (DSP) controller. The proposed system was tested and the power responses, torque responses and frequency responses confirm that the system can perform satisfactorily under step change of wind speed.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121479787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An improved model-free predictive current control for four-switch three-phase inverter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives","authors":"Fu-Wen Chan, Chih-I Peng, Cheng-Kai Lin, Hsing-Cheng Yu","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687506","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687506","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes an improved model-free predictive current control (MFPCC) scheme for four-switch three-phase (FSTP) inverter-fed synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) drive systems. Unlike the existing model-based predictive current control (MBPCC), the improved MFPCC does not need any motor parameters due to the current sensor based approach, where only once current measurement is required in each sampling interval. According to the measured stator current and pre-saved current differences, the future stator current can be predicted without estimating the back-EMF of motor. Next, a cost function is defined to compute all possible future current errors under four switching states generated by the FSTP inverter. The next switching state can be decided to control the FSTP in the next sampling interval to obtain the cost function. Additionally, a passivity-based adaptive backstepping complementary sliding-mode (PBABCSM) controller is adopted in this study to improve the position tracking performance of the FSTP inverter-fed SynRM drives. The stability of the closed-loop system has been verified through passivity theory and Barbalat's lemma. Furthermore, simulation results are provided to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130406136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-commissioning of digital-controlled power factor corrector with critical current mode","authors":"Y. Lai, Shang-Wei Chen, Zih-Jie Su","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687473","url":null,"abstract":"The main theme of this paper is to propose a self-commissioning method for digital-controlled power factor corrector. The power factor corrector is with critical current mode control in order to reduce the reverse recovery loss of diode. Moreover, two-phase interleaved control is used for the power factor corrector to reduce the output current ripple and the value of output capacitor. For a given specifications, including bandwidth and phase margin, the controller parameters are derived by the identified inductance, capacitance and look up table. The identification of PFC inductance and capacitance, and calculation of controller parameters are realized before the system start up. It is no need to know the circuit parameters in prior, the controller parameters can be derived by the presented self-commissioning technique. This proposed technique is therefore very promising to solving the circuit component variation issue which will result in the change of digital controller. The specifications of the front-end PFC converter include: AC input voltage = 178 V to 264 V/ 50 Hz, DC output voltage = 400 V and output current = 1.3 A. Experimental results will fully confirm the effectiveness of the proposed self-commissioning technique.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134233529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wan-Cheng Wang, Tian‐Hua Liu, Y. Syaifudin, Tsan-Kai Wang
{"title":"Implementation of position and force controllers for a micro-hand based on adaptive inverse control","authors":"Wan-Cheng Wang, Tian‐Hua Liu, Y. Syaifudin, Tsan-Kai Wang","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687504","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes an online adaptive inverse controller for a micro-hand with five fingers that are driven by micro-PMSMs. By using the adaptive inverse controller, the five fingers of the micro-hand are individually controlled. In addition, the force of each finger is measured online and controlled to avoid damaging the grasped object as well. The micro-hand can precisely hold an egg, a ball, a container of shaving cream, or a marking pen. Experimental results validate the theoretical analysis.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131189168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chien-Hsuan Chang, E. Chang, Hung-Liang Cheng, Fang-Ying Liu
{"title":"Single-stage high-power-factor LED driver with ZVS and current-sharing features","authors":"Chien-Hsuan Chang, E. Chang, Hung-Liang Cheng, Fang-Ying Liu","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687571","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687571","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a single-stage, high-power-factor LED driver with zero-voltage-switching (ZVS) and current-sharing features. A buck-boost typed power-factor corrector (PFC) is integrated with an LLC resonant dc-dc converter to form the presented circuit. Both the active switches can turn on with ZVS, and both the output rectifier diodes can turn off with zero-current-switching (ZCS). The current sharing of LED channels is achieved naturally by employing multiple transformers and connecting their primary windings in series. The proposed single-stage converter has the features of simple circuit structure, low dc-bus voltage, and high system reliability. Operation principles, and circuit analysis of the proposed converter are addressed. Finally, the experimental results of a laboratory prototype are provided to verify the validity of the theoretical predictions and the feasibility of the proposed circuit.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114805334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DSP-based simple and efficient synchronizer for three-phase grid-connected renewable energy systems","authors":"G. M. Dousoky, M. Shoyama","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687540","url":null,"abstract":"The generated power's frequency, rotating sequence, and phase angle must be conditioned corresponding to both of power grid specifications, and energy system needs. This paper proposes a novel DSP-based simple and efficient synchronizer for three-phase grid-connected renewable energy systems. “Efficient” refers to its low-cost, fast response, and immunity to distorted voltage of the power grid. The proposed synchronizer contains two parts: 1. Peripheral hardware part, which employs a conventional simple photocoupler-based zero-crossing detector. 2. Embedded software part, which processes the only single signal-generated by the zero-crossing detector-to safely extract power grid information, and to efficiently synchronize the turning on/off of the power switches. A simulation model is developed in MATLAB Simulink and is implemented using a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) TMS320F2812. Moreover, a breadboard circuit is built-up for experimental investigations in a three-phase grid-connected PV system. Both of simulation and experimental results show that proposed synchronizer attains a good performance.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"125 20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114714249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An investigation into series power tapping options of HVDC transmission lines","authors":"A. Hartshorne, H. du Toit Mouton, U. Madawala","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687570","url":null,"abstract":"The first commercial success in HVDC transmission was made in 1954 and it has since become popular as attempts have also been made to tap energy from the HVDC line itself. This paper discusses technical issues that are related to series energy tapping options for HVDC lines, with possible solutions. The performance and behavior of four different design options for a 2 MW series tap are investigated through simulations. Results are presented with comparisons, highlighting the key characteristics of each design, as proof of concept and as well as to demonstrate that series power tapping from HVDC lines is viable.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116808119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Imoru, A. Jassal, H. Polinder, E. Nieuwkoop, J. Tsado, A. Jimoh
{"title":"An Inductive Power Transfer through metal object","authors":"O. Imoru, A. Jassal, H. Polinder, E. Nieuwkoop, J. Tsado, A. Jimoh","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687511","url":null,"abstract":"The principle of Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) is very old but it is rarely used for transferring power from source to load via a conductive medium. This is because normally the medium restricts the power transfer due to losses or the shielding effects. However, for low energy applications, an acceptable amount of power could be transferred from the source to the load and it will be of great benefit to oil and gas as well as manufacturing industries to explore. This paper aims at finding the amount of power transferred, the losses and efficiency for a given configuration (metallic pipe) using an analytical model involving equations governing the mechanism of IPT and experimental validation of the derived analytical model. The maximum efficiency of the system for a stainless steel pipe at frequencies of 40 Hz to 100 Hz is obtained from experimental validation when the load at the output is about 5.55 Ω.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124106992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design of the effective linear generator using mechanical vibration energy","authors":"D. Yamamoto, K. Hirasawa, S. Ohashi","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687625","url":null,"abstract":"Energy of mechanical vibration is not used effectively. The linear generator is considered to generate electrical energy from various mechanical vibrations. This experimental device consists of a mechanical vibration generation part and a linear generation one. Various vibrations are measured and reproduced in the vibration generation part. And this mechanical vibration generator is connected to the mover of the linear generator. To improve the efficiency of the linear generator, design of the field magnet and the stator coil of are studied by numerical analysis. The linear generator using the improved configuration shows better characteristics than the previous one.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129724590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A shunt active power filter for harmonic isolation in a cloud computing facility","authors":"Jhong-Wei Huang, Po-tai Cheng, Jen-Chuan Liao, Wen-Yin Tsai","doi":"10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2013.6687481","url":null,"abstract":"Cloud computing has gained significant momentum in recent years. Server farms, the backbone of the cloud computing, also grow in the same pace. These server farms are equipped with thousands of computer server racks. Although these computer servers are powered by PFC-front end, which draws almost perfect sinusoidal current, large amount of AC side filter capacitors are installed to meet the harmonics and EMI requirement. The resulting resonance frequency between the line/system inductance and the filter capacitors becomes low, thus typical back ground harmonic distortion of the grid or neighboring harmonic-producing loads can cause significant voltage and current distortion. In this paper, a harmonic isolation technique based on a shunt active power filter is explored. The proposed technique can suppress the parallel and the series resonance, and maintain the power quality of the facility. Laboratory test results are provided to validate the performance of the proposed technique.","PeriodicalId":191469,"journal":{"name":"2013 1st International Future Energy Electronics Conference (IFEEC)","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129895063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}